Micro Bubble Ozone Water Dental Tool Sterilizer
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Solution Overview
Problem
Dental treatment tools in hospitals require effective and efficient sterilization methods to prevent the spread of infectious diseases, as existing methods like autoclaves are time-consuming and not universally available, especially in smaller dental hospitals.
Innovation Solution
A compact, inexpensive treatment tool sterilizer using micro bubble type ozone water supply that combines ultrasonic and ozone water sterilization, featuring a sterilization tub, ozone water generation, ultrasonic energy application, and a bubble generator to increase ozone concentration, allowing for rapid and effective sterilization.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If autoclave sterilization is used, then sterilization effectiveness is improved, but sterilization time becomes too long (20-30 minutes)
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the chemical parameters of the sterilization medium by using ozone-saturated water instead of plain water or steam. Ozone is a powerful oxidizing agent that kills microorganisms more rapidly than traditional autoclave methods, reducing sterilization time while maintaining effectiveness
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs ozone, a strong oxidant, to accelerate the sterilization process. Ozone bubbles are generated and introduced into the water, creating highly reactive oxygen species that rapidly destroy microbial cell walls and membranes, achieving sterilization in much shorter time than thermal autoclave methods
2Productivity
If multiple sets of treatment tools are equipped, then continuous availability is improved, but equipment cost and space requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent enables continuous sterilization capability through rapid ozone water treatment. While one set of tools is being sterilized, another can be used, eliminating the need for multiple idle sets. The fast sterilization cycle allows continuous operation with minimal tool inventory
Solution Approach 2:
The sterilization system uses ozone generated from ambient oxygen, which automatically saturates the water and creates sterilizing bubbles without requiring external sterilizing agents or complex chemical preparations. The system self-regulates the sterilization process
3Ease of manufacture
If formal disinfection is performed with limited autoclave use, then equipment cost is reduced, but sterilization reliability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses ozone, which has a very short half-life and decomposes into ordinary oxygen after sterilization. This eliminates the need for expensive, durable autoclave equipment while providing reliable sterilization. The ozone water acts as a disposable sterilizing agent that naturally degrades after use
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the mechanical-thermal autoclave system with a chemical-ozone based sterilization system. Instead of using high temperature and pressure mechanics, the system uses chemical oxidation properties of ozone to achieve sterilization, reducing equipment complexity and cost
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The sterilizer provides a quick, efficient, and practical solution for dental tool sterilization, capable of achieving high concentration ozone water sterilization within a short time, suitable for small-scale dental hospitals, ensuring effective disinfection of tools without the need for extensive equipment or long operational times.
Implementation Method 1
a bubble generator connected to the mixer and configured to increase a dissolution concentration of ozone in fresh water by passing fresh water and ozone through the bubble generator so as to form micro bubbles
Implementation Method 2
an ultrasonic generator configured to apply ultrasonic energy to fresh water when fresh water has been filled in the sterilization tub, so that the object to be sterilized immersed in the fresh water is sterilized by ultrasonic energy
Implementation Method 3
a heater mounted on the sterilization tub and configured to apply heat in the sterilization tub
Implementation Method 4
an ozone generator configured to generate ozone
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure relates to a treatment tool sterilizer with a micro bubble type ozone water supply. The treatment tool sterilizer includes a sterilization tub configured to accommodate an object to be sterilized; a fresh water supply; an ozone water supply including a pressure pump configured to pressurize and transfer fresh water, an ozone generator, a mixer configured to mix fresh water and ozone, and a bubble generator connected to the mixer and configured to pass fresh water and ozone through the bubble generator so as to form micro bubbles; an ultrasonic generator; a drain; a heater mounted on the sterilization tub and configured to apply heat in the sterilization tub; and a controller configured to output a control signal.